Melampodium leucanthum (Blackfoot Daisy)

Blackfoot Daisy is often underestimated until you see it in full bloom. This unassuming mounding perennial needs sun and well-draining soil to thrive, and it is sometimes finicky during the establishment period. But it is well worth the effort once it is happy, offering a shower of white blooms in exchange for very little care. When the plant becomes leggy, it benefits from a haircut – a simple trim to the basal rosette. Blackfoot Daisy is a great addition to a rock garden or a sunny border.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun, part sun Bloom color White Bloom time On and off spring through fall Mature height 1 ft Mature spread 2 ft Attracts Bees, butterflies, birds Deer resistant Yes Notes Needs excellent drainage.   DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct  Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)